I swear I used to make these when I was growing up. Or maybe my mom did? Or maybe a combination? I don't know, but I do know I loved them, loved them, really loved them! I think everyone my age probably had them as well. No comment on my age...
Recently I came across this recipe and thought it sounded pretty close to what I remember. I whipped them up in no time and it didn't heat up the house. Even better than that, my kids loved them too.
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1. Add the first four ingredients (through the cocoa powder) to a 4-quart saucepan.
2. Bring to a rolling boil and let boil for 1 minute.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until smooth, then stir in the oats.
5. Drop by heaping tablespoons onto wax paper-lined baking sheets.
6. Let cool until set.
(Recipe adapted from Ezra Pound Cake)
Enjoy!!!
Misty, you probably had them growing up, grandma used to make them quite often. The recipe she used had coconut and pecans in them. They are one of my favorites.
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